Can you use wood screws on metal studs?

These studs are cheaper and lighter than wood studs and perfectly straight. You won’t know they’re metal when the studs are clad in drywall — until you hit one with a nail or screw when attempting to hang something. Most screws and nails won’t penetrate through steel studs. Drilling a hole is required.Click to see full answer. Considering this, what screws to use with metal studs?Coarse drywall screws feature coarse threads to secure gypsum boards to studs. Fine drywall screws feature smaller heads and are used to secure drywall to metal studs. Self-drilling screws and pan-head screws can be used with metal studs or frames.Additionally, how do you attach a 2×4 to a metal stud? Depending on what the 2×4 will be used to support, you could use #8×2 1/2″ decking screws. The points will self drill adequately through the thin metal studs. I would probably suggest 2 1/2″ fine thread drywall screws. The fine threads are made to hold into metal studs, and also have a sharp point to pierce the metal. Considering this, how do you screw into metal studs? In order to hang items that need more support, it is possible to drill through metal studs. Titanium or cobalt drill bits are best suited for boring through metal. Once you’ve drilled your pilot holes, you’ll want to use a toggle bolt to safely secure heavy items to the metal stud.Do you need special screws for metal studs?Proper Metal Stud Screws. You need special screws when you build a steel stud wall — not just any sheet metal screw as the head thickness can cause problems with the drywall.